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My comp freezes when I start a game. For instance when I open quake I can choose options and what kind of game I want to play but then when I load it up it usually freezes as soon as it's done loading.

I got an 810lr motherboard with pc133 ram.
20g hard drive
xp 2000+ cpu
geforce4 ti4200 64ddr
sound blaster audigy
16x10x40x cd burner
Windows XP home
All drivers upgraded and downgraded and everything in between I've tried every single combination of drivers that exist accept ones for the 810lr motherboard which I never did need in the first place to run games and that don't exist because the board has no support whatsoever. That's right....I said upgraded...upgraded...upgraded...

Games DID use to work when I set this up but now I don't understand...I put the computer together myself. Worked fine for about 7 months. Someone gimme some help please and if you tell me to upgrade my drivers I WILL crucify you :)

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A game that freezes right after loading most often means something is failing the moment 3D/accelerated work or sustained load begins. Earlier replies pointed at both software and hardware causes; the most useful next step is to gather objective evidence so the fault can be isolated instead of guessing.

Begin with non‑destructive diagnostics and logs. Boot the system with minimal drivers (Safe Mode or a clean boot) to see whether the freeze still occurs. Capture any Application/System events from Event Viewer and collect any minidump files so the failure time can be correlated with logged errors; Microsoft’s crash‑dump guidance covers useful collection and analysis steps ().

Perform targeted hardware checks that often show intermittent faults. Watch temperatures and fan speeds while the game loads; visually inspect the motherboard for swollen or leaking capacitors. Reseat the video card and RAM, then run a thorough memory check (MemTest86 is standard) rather than swapping parts blindly (MemTest86). If possible, test the graphics card in another machine or try a known‑good card in this machine to isolate the GPU. Try a minimal hardware configuration (one memory stick, no extra cards) to rule out conflicts.

Collect the evidence (Event Viewer entries, minidumps, memtest logs, temperature/voltage observations) before large changes. That data will show whether the cause is electrical/thermal, defective components, or software-level, and will make targeted fixes far more reliable. This approach complements the points raised earlier by , and by prioritizing verifiable tests over immediate parts replacement.

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Member Avatar for Roberdin

I suggest you upgrade your drivers... :P

Have you got the latest DirectX 9 thingies? It'll install generic ones if it has too.

Member Avatar for IceKold

You are not the first to have problems like this and I know it can be upsetting. Finding a problem like this can be at best hard. However, you should try replacing your memory. I have found that cheap memory can cause a lot of problem with a gamer's PC. If that does not work I will readdress the issue.

Take it from a person who has gone through this same problem...

Member Avatar for Catweazle

In most cases, a problem like this indicates that the display card driver has been loaded, but the motherboard chipset drivers have not been.

Sometimes installing the motherboard chipset driver can fix it, but quite often it won't, as the motherboard chipset drivers should ideally be the first ones installed. In that event, a format and fresh install is the best way to go!

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